Mark R. Little, 43

Born in Troy, he was the son of Thomas Irvin Little and Donna Christie Teal Little of Poestenkill and husband for 17 years of Melissa Toftegaard Little. He was raised in Poestenkill and resided in Wynantskill since 1994. He was a graduate of Averill Park High Shool class of 1986 and earned his Associates Degree in Business from Hudson Valley Community College.

Mark worked for many years at Ackner Fuels and now Main-Care Energy, most recently as a dispatcher.

He was an avid basketball player, playing in several area leagues and enjoyed biking. He was a loving father and husband.

Survivors in addition to his wife and parents include his daughter, Mara Christine Little; a brother, Brent Thomas Little, Rensselaer; two sisters, Tara Christine (Timothy) Little-Stewart, Poestenkill and Kirsten Leah (John Winston) Little, Poestenkill; his in-laws, David and Patricia Toftegaard, West Sand Lake, a brother in-law, Jeffrey David Toftegaard; a niece, Cassie Marie Little and two nephews, Ryan Thomas Stewart and Hunter John Winston.

Relatives and friends may call at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake on Sunday from 4-8 PM.

Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church Route 150 West Sand Lake with Rev. James A. Hulihan, Pastor, officiating.